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Mercedes-Benz ML

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T990 SPAMOT history

T990 SPA is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 140,109 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2025
Mileage
140,109 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,873 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T990 SPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T990 SPA was last recorded at 140,109 miles on 16 Oct 2024, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,093 miles · 11 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
2,873 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 140,109 miles
  • 2023 – 139,685 miles
  • 2022 – 139,211 miles
  • 2021 – 138,120 miles
  • 2020 – 136,638 miles
  • 2019 – 134,178 miles
  • 2018 – 132,484 miles
  • 2017 – 128,894 miles
  • 2016 – 121,037 miles
  • 2015 – 118,785 miles
  • 2014 – 116,437 miles
  • 2013 – 114,039 miles
  • 2012 – 111,896 miles
  • 2011 – 109,459 miles
  • 2010 – 105,313 miles
  • 2009 – 101,792 miles
  • 2008 – 96,305 miles
  • 2007 – 92,123 miles
  • 2006 – 86,877 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,109 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front BUMPER LOOSERecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,109 miles (+16)4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    140,109 miles
    Test number
    301387017558
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front BUMPER LOOSE
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail140,093 miles (+408)3 major4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,093 miles
    Test number
    504957636474
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FRONT (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded OVER BACK AXLE TO FRONT (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front BUMPER LOOSE
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass139,685 miles (+7)4 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    139,685 miles
    Test number
    283996430493
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper loose but not likely to become detached
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail139,678 miles (+467)2 major4 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,678 miles
    Test number
    691991833919
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper loose but not likely to become detached
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass139,211 miles (+5)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    139,211 miles
    Test number
    360367425260
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Offside of rear bumper loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail139,206 miles (+1,086)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,206 miles
    Test number
    196309323664
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Offside of rear bumper loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass138,120 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    138,120 miles
    Test number
    963176872483
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both Front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface Corrosion on underside of Vehicle
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  8. Fail138,120 miles (+1,482)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,120 miles
    Test number
    985871830915
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both Front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface Corrosion on underside of Vehicle
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  9. Pass136,638 miles (+2,460)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    136,638 miles
    Test number
    692857206388
    • AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  10. Pass134,178 miles (+1,694)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    134,178 miles
    Test number
    678833255340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass132,484 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    132,484 miles
    Test number
    686357597053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail132,461 miles (+3,567)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,461 miles
    Test number
    308358946891
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass128,894 miles (+7,857)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    128,894 miles
    Test number
    632562711393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryO/s rear tyre perished

  14. Pass121,037 miles (+2,252)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    121,037 miles
    Test number
    586261162326
    • AdvisorySlight lift in both front lower ball joints
    • AdvisorySlight surface rust on discs

  15. Pass118,785 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    118,785 miles
    Test number
    316014185045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail118,754 miles (+2,317)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,754 miles
    Test number
    519200185078
    • FailureRear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass116,437 miles (+2,398)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    116,437 miles
    Test number
    529537784095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass114,039 miles (+2,143)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    114,039 miles
    Test number
    677368863033
    • NoteNearside front brake binding slightly
    • NoteOffside front brake binding slightly
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroded

  19. Pass111,896 miles (+2,437)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    111,896 miles
    Test number
    587909662013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass109,459 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    109,459 miles
    Test number
    629746891037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail109,393 miles (+4,080)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,393 miles
    Test number
    757044581052
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass105,313 miles (+3,521)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    105,313 miles
    Test number
    974927990046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass101,792 miles (+5,487)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    101,792 miles
    Test number
    911276099033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass96,305 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    96,305 miles
    Test number
    632314898028
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Fail96,305 miles (+4,182)6 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,305 miles
    Test number
    884574598004
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass92,123 miles (+5,246)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    92,123 miles
    Test number
    983093397076
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass86,877 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    86,877 miles
    Test number
    943717496008
    • NoteFront disc corroding
    • NoteRear exhaust pipe corroding
    • NoteWind screan stone chiped

Questions about T990 SPA

Does T990 SPA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T990 SPA expired on 17 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T990 SPA?
The MOT on T990 SPA expired on 17 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T990 SPA done?
T990 SPA was recorded at 140,109 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2024, an average of 2,873 miles a year.
Has T990 SPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T990 SPA has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T990 SPA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T990 SPA find?
T990 SPA passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2024 with 4 minor defects and 6 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front obligatory mirror slightly loose, and 7 more.

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